Software Development Engineer (workday)

Job Description

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

The Workday Global Payroll Connect team is at the forefront of revolutionizing how our customers manage their complex global payroll operations. We're building a unified and intelligent platform that seamlessly connects Workday with a rich ecosystem of global payroll providers. Our mission is to eliminate the traditional complexities of managing multi-country payroll, providing our customers with unprecedented visibility, efficiency, and control.

We're a dynamic and collaborative group of engineers, QA specialists, and product managers organized into agile scrum teams. We are passionate about tackling challenging technical problems and delivering innovative solutions that have a direct and significant impact on our customers' day-to-day operations. As a team, we value technical excellence, continuous learning, and a strong sense of ownership. We are currently focused on expanding our platform's capabilities, enhancing our integration framework, and building intelligent features that will further streamline the global payroll experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to play a key role in the continued growth and evolution of Workday Global Payroll Connect. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a strategic product that is transforming the landscape of global payroll management. As a Software Engineer on our team, you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment of critical features and integrations.

You will collaborate closely with other engineers, architects, product managers, and QA specialists to build robust, scalable, and high-performing solutions that seamlessly connect Workday with our global payroll partner ecosystem. Your responsibilities will include designing and developing APIs, enhancing our data integration pipelines, building new platform capabilities, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our services. This role offers the chance to tackle complex technical challenges, work with different technologies, and directly contribute to delivering significant value to our global customer base.

About You

If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented Software Engineer with a passion for building impactful and scalable solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our Workday Global Payroll Connect team. You are someone who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, collaborating effectively within an agile environment, and takes pride in delivering high-quality software that makes a real difference for our customers managing global payroll. If you are eager to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team focused on revolutionizing the global payroll experience, we'd love to hear from you.

​Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software development or SaaS platforms.

• 4+ years of object-oriented design and development experience using languages such as Java, C#, or similar.

• 4 year degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience designing and developing business applications, with knowledge of ERP systems and Payroll

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven understanding and application of object-oriented design (OOD) principles and design patterns.

• Excellent ability to collaborate effectively within a team, contribute to shared objectives, and foster a positive and inclusive team environment.

• Demonstrated understanding of software design and analysis principles with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Experience with data integration technologies, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures is a plus.

• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira, Confluence).

• Appreciation for diverse perspectives and a commitment to contributing to an inclusive and innovative team culture.

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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